The Wages of Fear
1955, French. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
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In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Details
- Released
- 23 September 1955
- Original title
- Le Salaire de la peur
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jérôme Géronimi, Henri-Georges Clouzot
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What The Wages of Fear is based on
The Wages of Fear is based on Le Salaire de la peur, a 1949 novel by Georges Arnaud, published by Éditions Julliard.
Novel · 1949
Le Salaire de la peur
By Georges Arnaud
Published by Éditions Julliard
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The Wages of Fear: quick answers
Is The Wages of Fear worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does The Wages of Fear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wages of Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wages of Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wages of Fear is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wages of Fear on?
The Wages of Fear isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wages of Fear?
If you liked The Wages of Fear, try On Fire, Blast, Gerry.
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear (1955) was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and stars Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck.
What is The Wages of Fear based on?
The Wages of Fear is based on Le Salaire de la peur, a 1949 novel by Georges Arnaud, published by Éditions Julliard.